Rose Hiben Berdella
Nov 3, 2020
Rose (Grandma Della) Berdella, 91 of Canton, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning. Born in Canton, on Feb. 5, 1929. Her parents were the late Mike and Mary Hiben. Rose attended Canton McKinley High School, worked at Spun Steel, and later retired from Ecko Houseware after 28 years. Rose was a member of St. Joan of Arc Parish and...
George C Bowers
Nov 3, 2020
George C. Bowers, 74, of Scio, passed away at his home on November 3, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born on February 28, 1946 in New Martinsville, West Virginia to the late George and Marjorie (Long) Bowers. George was a 1966 graduate of Washington High School and upon graduation he proudly served his country in...
Oscar Burtt
Oct 30, 2020
Oscar Burtt, Jr., age 86, passed away on October 30, 2020. He honorably severed our country from 1956-1958. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him.
David J. Bowers
Oct 29, 2020
David J. Bowers, age 73, of Jackson Twp. passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020. He was born on August 05, 1947 in Massillon to the late Vernon and Dona Bowers. He was a 1965 graduate of Massillon Washington High School. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War on board the submarine tender U.S.S....
Nhi Bui
Oct 28, 2020
Biography of Mrs. Nhi Bui Mrs. Nhi Bui was born in the Phục Đán, Đà Nẵng village on January 01, 1928. She was the ninth child from a large family of 11. She grew up with her country in the midst of a chaotic war that tore many families apart, including her own. Mrs. Nhi Bui was separated from...
Rosemary A. Failor
Oct 28, 2020
Rosemary A. Failor, 92, of Massillon, passed away at her home on October 28, 2020 with her daughter by her side. She was born on January 17, 1928 in Massillon, to the late James and Marquerite (McKeever) Hickey. She was a 1946 graduate of Washington High School and a lifelong member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. She also worked...
Robert A. Fouts
Oct 27, 2020
Robert A. Fouts, age 63, of Massillon passed away on October 27, 2020. He was born on April 16, 1957, to William and Dolores (Mangus) Fouts. He graduated from Canton Lehman High School in 1975. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army from 1978-1982 and served in Desert Storm. Bob was also in the reserves...
Kenneth Harold Braun
Oct 27, 2020
Kenneth Harold Braun born Jan. 16, 1944 died in his home surrounded by family on October 27, 2020. He was a fighter and battled cancer for three years. Ken was born in Massillon, Ohio and worked as a Combustion Engineer at Republic Steel and LTV Steel. After Republic closed, he worked at St. Mary’s School and church as a...
Janet Marie Carter
Oct 27, 2020
Janet Marie Carter, age 66 of Massillon, Ohio, passed away on October 27, 2020. Janet was born on December 12, 1953 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Henry, Sr and Edna (Smith) Pandrea. Janet was a utility worker for many years at the H.J. Heinz Company. She enjoyed playing bingo and taking trips with her husband. Janet loved her...
Betty M. Andrews
Oct 25, 2020
Betty M. Andrews, age 76, of Gahanna, OH went home to be with the Lord on October 25, 2020. She was born on May 28, 1944 to the late Arguster and Ethel Dampier. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She was married to Carl Andrews for 46 years until his passing in March of this year. Betty...
Larry C. Simms
Oct 24, 2020
Larry C. Simms, 81, of Massillon, passed away on October 24, 2020. Larry was born in Wheeling, WV on June 19, 1939 the son of the late Clyde and Julia (Beck) Simms. He lived most of his life in Massillon. He retired from the Perry School District in 1998 after 33 years of teaching. He is survived by his...
Harold "Buster" C. Rink
Oct 24, 2020
Harold C. “Buster” Rink, 82, of Massillon, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020. Harold was born in Massillon on October 1, 1938, the son of Harold M. and Catherine (Hain) Rink. He was a lifelong resident of Massillon and a 1956 graduate of Washington High School. He retired from Tyson Roller Bearing and worked at the Alibi for...
Russell W. Rodojev, Jr.
Oct 23, 2020
On Friday, October 23, 2020, Pastor Russell W. Rodojev Jr. of Faith Cathedral Family Worship Center, New Philadelphia OH, a loving husband and father of one, passed away at the age of 74. Pastor Russ was born on March 14, 1946 in Massillon, OH to Russell Rodojev Sr. and Frances M. Eggenschwiler. He graduated from Massillon Washington High School,...
Michael J. Arciello
Oct 23, 2020
Michael J. Arciello, 86, passed away on October 23, 2020, following a brief illness. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on July 27, 1934 to Michael and Mary (Billington) Arciello. He graduated from St. John’s University in 1956 and served in the United States Army. He was the CFO and Vice President of Nickles Bakery retiring in 1998. He...
Mary Louise Lunkwitz
Oct 23, 2020
Mary Louise Lunkwitz, age 92 of Massillon, passed away on October 23, 2020. Mary was born on March 1, 1928 in Massillon to Harry and Esther (Fisher) Mross. She graduated from Washington High School and worked as a maid for The Imperial House for many, many years. Mary had a green thumb and loved to plant flowers. She also...
Kiara Lee Young-Gilmore
Oct 20, 2020
Kiara Lee Young-Gilmore, 14, of Massillon, passed away on Tuesday October 20, 2020. She was born on June 25, 2006 in Youngstown. Kiara attended Rebecca Stallman Southgate Elementary School in Canton, where she was in the 8th grade. Kiara being an only child was loved by her family. Kiara shared the love of God with everyone she met with...
Catherine M. Richards
Oct 18, 2020
Catherine M. Richards, 87, of Massillon, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, one day short of her 88th birthday. Catherine was born on October 19, 1932 in Massillon, the daughter of Charles & Margaret (Heckathorn) Fenton. She was a lifelong resident of Massillon. Catherine taught preschool and worked in the nursery at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church for over...
Carol L Pitman
Oct 18, 2020
Carol L. Pitman, age 80, of North Lawrence passed away on October 18, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born in Massillon on March 3, 1940, to the late Fred and Wanda Hall. Carol was a 1958 graduate of Washington High School. She was employed with Republic Steel for 25 years and retired from Smith Dairy. Carol is...
Cora Parnacott-Hershey
Oct 17, 2020
Cora Parnacott-Hershey passed away at Legends Care Center on October 17, 2020, at the age of 93. She was born in Massillon to Catherine (McGinnis) and Manuel Morales on May 5, 1927. She was a lifelong member of the Massillon Baptist Temple. Cora retired from EKCO (American Home Products) after 40 years. She enjoyed listening to the Cleveland Indians,...
Roberta J. Parks
Oct 16, 2020
Roberta J. Parks, 74, of Massillon, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Roberta was born on January 17, 1946, in Canton. The daughter of Reed and Jean Morehead, she was a lifelong resident of the area and a 1964 graduate of Jackson High School. Roberta loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Up until recently when...
